How far is Duquesne, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Duquesne, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.72 mi
04h 32m
Flight
257.23 mi
413.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.23 mi
Kilometers
413.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.72 mi
Kilometers
471.09 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 26, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Duquesne
Mon, Apr 27, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duquesne
2026-04-26T17:03
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 26, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duquesne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Duquesne
143.2 mi
02h 16m
To Castle Point
149.6 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Duquesne and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duquesne and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Road

    2590 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duquesne and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 89%
East 7th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

262 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
257.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 16m from Duquesne
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duquesne to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Duquesne and 149.6 miles from Castle Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.95 one way or $77.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesville.

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 257.23 mi (413.97 km).

Duquesne

#1 Duquesne

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates37.0767300, -94.4593900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Duquesne Road (-94.45935, 37.076729)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.1 L · about $38.95
Round trip
$77.91
20.66 gal · 78.2 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.95 $77.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.93 $87.87
Premium $4.65 $48.08 $96.15
Diesel $5.30 $54.79 $109.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Duquesne and Castle Point. The current time is 17:03:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.